MS Dhoni, the veteran wicketkeeper-batter for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has encountered another setback in his recovery from a calf strain. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming revealed that Dhoni tweaked his calf again during practice, delaying his anticipated return to the playing XI for IPL 2026. Initially expected to miss just the first two weeks of the tournament, Dhoni has now been sidelined for nearly a month as CSK struggles without him, currently sitting sixth on the points table after five losses in eight matches. Despite his absence from matches, Dhoni has been actively involved in training, working on his batting and gradually increasing his workload. Fleming emphasized that the final decision on Dhoni's return will be based on his own assessment of his condition, while the support staff closely monitors his rehabilitation. CSK is hoping for Dhoni's timely return as they prepare for their next match against the Mumbai Indians on May 2.